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V885 FBY

1999 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,835 mi
Last recorded163,835 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV885 FBY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2009 163,835 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 154,412 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 154,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 142,664 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 122,372 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 122,354 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 101,529 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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V885 FBY is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 74,791 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V885 FBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V885 FBY registered?

V885 FBY is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V885 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V885 FBY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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